{"product_id":"pilate-washing-his-hands-doen-pietersz","title":"Pilate Washing His Hands - Doen Pietersz.","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century hand-coloured woodcut by Dutch artist Doen Pietersz., depicting the biblical scene of Pontius Pilate washing his hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-coloured woodcut depicts the biblical scene of Pontius Pilate washing his hands, a gesture symbolising his refusal to accept responsibility for the crucifixion of Jesus. The work is attributed to the Dutch printer and publisher Doen Pietersz., who was active in Amsterdam during the early sixteenth century. The composition follows the conventions of Northern Renaissance book illustration, where narrative clarity takes precedence over spatial depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, Pilate stands in a long, flowing robe, his hands positioned over a basin held by an attendant. The scene is crowded with figures, including soldiers and onlookers, whose varied headgear and garments reflect the period's interest in contemporary fashion. The woodcut technique is characterised by bold, decisive outlines that define the figures and architectural elements. The application of colour, likely added by hand shortly after the printing process, provides a sense of visual distinction between the characters, with deep reds, blues, and greens creating a clear separation of forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a piece of early printed material, this work offers a glimpse into the dissemination of religious imagery in the Netherlands during the Reformation era. The print is contained within a book format, as evidenced by the page margins and the adjacent leather binding visible in the frame. The style is typical of the period's woodcut tradition, which favoured expressive gestures and clear, readable narratives for a broad audience. The artist employs a flat, ornamental approach to the composition, ensuring that the primary action remains the focus of the viewer's attention. This print is a representative example of the small-scale, portable religious art that circulated widely in the sixteenth century, serving both devotional and educational purposes for those who owned or accessed such volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-parable-of-the-sower-plate-i-gerard-de-jode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Parable of the Sower, Plate I - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-elders-accusing-susanna-of-adultery-hans-collaert-the-elder\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Elders Accusing Susanna of Adultery - Hans Collaert the Elder — Jan Collaert (I)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Doen Pietersz.","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58597379932495,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58597386551631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58597386584399,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58597386617167,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58597386649935,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58597386682703,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58597386715471,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58597386748239,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58597386781007,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58597386813775,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58597386846543,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58597386879311,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Pilate-Washing-His-Hands_Poster_CompositorV1_1787995421414.jpg?v=1787995996","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/pilate-washing-his-hands-doen-pietersz","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}